According to The Athletic, Como officials have released part of their Champions League ticket allocation to make room for long-time loyal fans to watch the match in person, allowing them to witness Como's first-ever participation in the Champions League in club history.

Como president Mirwan Suwarso was reportedly unhappy when he learned that many long-time supporters might miss Como's match against RB Leipzig on Thursday at Stadio Sinigaglia due to ticket availability issues. Stadio Sinigaglia, located on the shores of Lake Como, holds nearly 14,000 spectators and has never hosted a match of this caliber before.

Suwarso decided to give up his original allocation of four tickets, and other members of Como's management team followed suit, ultimately freeing up more than 40 tickets for fans.

One of the invited fans was Gerardo Mandresi, a fan over 70 years old known to Stadio Sinigaglia supporters as "Il Barba." He has an extensive collection of Como memorabilia, including a pair of Mario Nicoletti socks. As he has grown older, Mandresi cannot attend matches as frequently as he once did, but Como ensured he received a ticket so he could personally witness the team begin their Champions League journey.

Among the invited fans were several older supporters. Mario Pozzetti, 90, lives in the countryside, and 81-year-old Enrico Colombo will also attend, with the club arranging transportation for both. Bruno Mandaglio, 78, still plans to cycle to Stadio Sinigaglia, while Gianni Canova, 71, lives nearby and can walk to the stadium.

This is not the first time Como has given back to the local community. Each time Como scores a goal, the club offers free beer at select bars, and "La Comasca," served at Stadio Sinigaglia, is also a local beer.

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